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Two people killed in an accident on a climbing tour near Isenfluh BE
June 25, 2024
Two people died in an accident on a climbing tour near Isenfluh in the Bernese Oberland on Monday afternoon.
The most important facts about the Biodiversity Initiative in brief
June 25, 2024
This Sunday, the people and cantons will vote on the biodiversity initiative. The initiative, supported by environmental and landscape conservation organizations, calls on the federal government and cantons to do more for biodiversity.
Researchers want to use sound waves to move drugs in the body
June 25, 2024
In an experiment, researchers used sound waves to navigate objects through an obstacle course under water.
Rösti calls on travelers to travel by train due to A13 closure
June 25, 2024
Additional rail connections should help prevent traffic chaos during the vacation period following the closure of the A13.
Damage to the railroad near Zermatt VS is greater than expected
June 25, 2024
The storms have caused more damage than expected on the Matterhorn-Gotthard Railway line in Valais between Täsch and Zermatt.
Missing man recovered dead at Giessbach Falls
June 25, 2024
The man who went missing in the Giessbach Falls was recovered dead on Tuesday morning.
UBS boss sees functioning competition in corporate client business
June 25, 2024
Swiss industry plays an important role in UBS's business model. This was emphasized by UBS CEO Sergio Ermotti on Tuesday during his appearance at the Industry Day in Bern.
Geneva researchers analyze global warming 56 million years ago
June 25, 2024
Soil erosion quadrupled when the climate warmed 56 million years ago. This is what researchers in Geneva have discovered by analyzing sediments from this period.
Lidl Switzerland boss does not move to Austria after all
June 25, 2024
Lidl Switzerland is not getting a new boss after all. Nicholas Pennanen is not moving to Austria as originally planned, but will remain CEO of the local branch of the retail group.
WHO denounces alcohol consumption
June 25, 2024
People around the world are drinking less alcohol, but the World Health Organization (WHO) believes this development is happening far too slowly.
President Amherd wants to stabilize relations with the EU
June 25, 2024
The President of the Swiss Confederation, Viola Amherd, sees a challenge not only for Swiss industry, but also for politics in a world characterized by upheaval.
Traffic director does not expect a change in behavior due to A13
June 25, 2024
The outgoing Director of the Federal Office of Transport, Peter Füglistaler, does not expect tourists to switch to rail transport after the closure of the A13.
Swiss banks weak in digital offering according to study
June 25, 2024
A clear website, functioning online onboarding and so-called omnichannel communication are standard at many banks.
Swissmem President calls for improved economic relations
June 25, 2024
The uncertain economic environment, geopolitical tensions and increasing protectionism among the world's most important economic powers are bad news for the heavily export-oriented Swiss technology industry.
Climate change causes plants to grow earlier in Swiss mountain regions
June 25, 2024
At higher altitudes in the Alps, plants now start to grow on average six days earlier than in 1998 due to rising temperatures in mountain regions as a result of climate change, researchers from the Swiss Federal Institute for Avalanche Research reported on Tuesday.
How forecasts are created with the new weather model
June 25, 2024
What will the weather be like tomorrow? Meteorologists from the Federal Office of Meteorology and Climatology (MeteoSwiss) are using a new weather model to answer this question.
Lufthansa Group to levy new environmental fee from 2025
June 25, 2024
Flying will become even more expensive. As of Wednesday, the Lufthansa Group will be charging a new type of environmental fee for flights from next year, as announced on Tuesday.
Uri government releases wolf in Realp for shooting
June 25, 2024
On Monday, the Uri government ordered the shooting of a wolf from the Realp region.

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